consequence
noun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
“his decision had depressing consequences for business”
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonymsaftermathhaving important effects or influence
“decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself”
“virtue is of more moment than security”
Oppositesinconsequence
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University